Question

A committee that exists permanently in either the House of Representatives or the Senate is called a __________

Answer 1

A committee that exists permanently in either the House of Representatives or the Senate is called a Standing Committee. Standing Committees are permanent legislative panels in the United States Housse of Representatives or in the Senate. Most of them recommend funding levels for government operations.

Answer 2

A committee that exists permanently in either the House of Representatives or the Senate is called a "standing" committee--much like a "standing invitation".